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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $327

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 10 December 2025.

Fri 16/117:55KUL - CNS
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/119:15CNS - KUL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$975
Thu 12/300:50PEN - CNS
2 stops55h 55mCathay Pacific
Tue 17/312:35CNS - PEN
2 stops32h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 7/12$1,633
Fri 23/113:20KUL - CNS
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/109:45CNS - KUL
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,044
Fri 23/117:55KUL - CNS
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/119:15CNS - KUL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12$1,047
Thu 22/119:10KUL - CNS
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/109:45CNS - KUL
2 stops17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,157

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Malaysia to Cairns flight deals. Data was last updated 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$975

One-way from

$327
16/1-23/1
  • 16/1-23/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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17/12
  • 17/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 50m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Malaysia to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 10 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Malaysia to Cairns that are best for you.

Fly from

Malaysia

Fly to

Cairns

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 16/1

17:55-05:45

1 stop9h 50m

Cairns

Fri 23/1

19:15-10:10

1 stop16h 55m

$975

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 23/1

13:20-08:30

2 stops17h 10m

Cairns

Tue 27/1

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

$1,044

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 23/1

17:55-05:45

1 stop9h 50m

Cairns

Fri 30/1

19:15-10:10

1 stop16h 55m

$1,047

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 22/1

19:10-08:30

3 stops35h 20m

Cairns

Thu 29/1

09:45-01:00

2 stops17h 15m

$1,157

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Thu 12/3

00:50-10:45

2 stops55h 55m

Cairns

Tue 17/3

12:35-19:05

2 stops32h 30m

$1,633

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 15/12

17:55-05:45

1 stop9h 50m

$348

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 16/12

19:40-05:45

1 stop32h 05m

$371

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 19/12

15:55-05:45

1 stop11h 50m

$377

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 18/12

19:40-05:45

1 stop32h 05m

$396

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 17/12

06:45-05:45

2 stops21h 00m

$458

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Malaysia?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Cathay Pacific fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 55h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5568 km.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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